For a super-sharp memory, munch this waist-loving 6-calorie snack! Have you guessed what it is yet? Yup, we're talking about CELERY! Celery is rich in a flavonoid called luteolin, and research suggests it may help soothe destructive inflammation in the brain, and that helps sharpen up your memory.
All for a measly 6 calories - sounds like a waist-loving bargain! (Well, it's certainly not going to make you fat.
) The bad news Brain inflammation can reduce memory capacity dramatically, it feeds depression, can accelerate dementia, and scientists believe it may even play a role in the development of Alzheimer's disease and other brain-aging ailments.
Not too good huh? Read on for the good news...
The good news Recent research suggests that the Luteolin found in celery slows down the release of inflammatory chemicals called cytokines, and therefore reduces inflammation and helps you maintain a healthy brain.
So to maintain a good memory, fight off depression, dementia and Alzheimers find ways of eating more celery.
No problem Find eating a celery stick a bit chewy? No problem.
Cut it into crunchy, bite-sized chunks as a snack, make yummy celery soup, add celery to smoothies, or sprinkle chopped celery onto salads and sandwiches for extra crunch.
Not just Celery I guess it would get boring pretty quickly if we had to keep eating celery all the time, so it's good to find alternatives.
You will also find good levels of luteolin in other vegetables such green peppers, chili peppers, spinach, lettuce, chamomile tea, and thyme.
Variety is always good, so try some of these too!